Services academy director

St Paul's College (Ponsonby); Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic secondary school in Auckland is seeking a passionate and experienced teacher for their services academy programme starting in 2026. Ideal candidates will have teaching expertise in health and physical education. You will lead programmes and engage in school duties while fostering student achievement. A commitment to religious instruction is also required.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in secondary education (Years 7-15).
• Ability to teach physical education is an advantage.
• Commitment to raising student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the services academy programme for 2026.
• Engage in normal school duties.
• Participate in religious instruction as required.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Passion for teaching

Mentoring skills

Education

Certificated teacher — Health and physical education

Job description

Overview

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 28/01/2026, End Date: 27/01/2027 (Externally funded).

Secondary (Years 7–15) / wharekura, Certificated teacher — Health and physical education.

St Paul’s College is an educational institution raising young men from Y7–13 in the Catholic Marist tradition.

Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced teacher to lead our services academy programme for 2026.

An ability to teach physical education is an advantage, and candidates should also specify other areas of teaching expertise.

Applicant will have normal school duties and should have a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to raising student achievement. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a services background and a talent for mentoring and inspiring our students.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school is a condition of employment.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
183 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland